El Muchacho Alegre

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 17, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Sep 24, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed interior guard of ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, and shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one certified food service manager with an expired allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to renex expired allergen awareness training certificate and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Sep 16, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior guard of ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON FRONT DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE MOP SINK NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES AND REMOVE ALL BAIT STATIONS WITH DEAD ROACHES ATTACHED TO THEM , CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, and shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food service manager with an expired allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to renex expired allergen awareness training certificate and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Mar 8, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 remove the dead cockroaches located in the cabinet beneath the exposed hand washing sink in the rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the prep table beneath the grill.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the food debris on the walls of the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Mar 2, 2023 No Entry

   Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe all foods which can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Must add the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 6 live cockroaches on top of the 1 door freezer in the food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 remove the dead cockroaches located on the floor behind the chest freezer.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the grease on top of the stove, the grime on top of the 1 door freezer, prep tables and the exterior of all food storage containers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the food debris on the walls of the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 drywall tape is hanging from the ceiling drywall. Repair the ceiling drywall in disrepair next to the rear exit door.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Feb 17, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Observed beef at 47.7f, cheese at 47.1f, chicken at 49.8f, chorizo at 49.5f, and pork at 49.3f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe all foods which can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Must add the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 46f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as meat and cheese. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 6 live cockroaches on top of the 1 door freezer in the food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Remove the dead cockroaches located on the floor behind the chest freezer.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on top of the stove, the grime on top of the 1 door freezer, prep tables and the exterior of all food storage containers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the walls of the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Drywall tape is hanging from the ceiling drywall. Repair the ceiling drywall in disrepair next to the rear exit door.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Aug 1, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on prep tables with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some grease build and food debris on surface of all cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout kitchen preparation area. Also observed grease and food debris underneath all cooking equipment in rear kitchen preparation area. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent covers in employee toilet room with dust build-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Feb 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

9. Jan 25, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 4 live cockroaches on wall in between reach-in-freezer and prep table directly across from the kitchen cooking stove.instructed to detail clean and remove evidence of pest activity and sanitize affected areas;additional pest control service is now reccomended.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the cooking stove/oven, prep tables, food storage containers,interior and exterior of the freezers and prep coolers,kitchen storage racks,steam table, and deep fryer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at base of faucet of the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear dry storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of hanging grease build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written record describing the protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places.instructed to provide and maintain as required.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing as required by osha.instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

10. Jan 21, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

11. Feb 13, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Feb 4, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Upper compartment interior panel of the ice maker, plastic tube where the water is coming from with black moldy like substance. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and maintain. Instructed not to use the ice maker until it cleaned and sanitized. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth all over the prep table in the prep area. Instructed to stored wiping cloth on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, sanitize the prep tables,organize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Corrected.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Corrected.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and mainatain all the ceiling tiles close to the ventilation cover with dust build in the prep area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation,

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Onserved employees coat, hanging on the wire rack shelving for dry good/canned foods. Instructed to designate area for employees clothing and personal items.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252935 DATED 1/22/19. #55, 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM, PREP AREA, DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,ORGANIZE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

13. Jan 22, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(N): FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11: (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served…

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-402.11: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing- Installation OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH A BROKEN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN -

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN -

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON POTS, PANS, GRILL,INTERIOR OF BOTTOM OF FRYER, HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS, MICROWAVE, BLADE AND HOUSING UNIT OF CAN OPENER -

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.113: Storing Maintenance Tools OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM, PREP AREA, DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,ORGANIZE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: PA 100-0367: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Jan 11, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure or kit on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand washing sign at hand sink in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances inside the ice machine. "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed to empty, clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (rice and beans) stored at improper temperatures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 30 pounds of food, $100.00 in value priority 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food in all coolers and refrigerators without labels and held over 24 hours. Instructed to label all food with a discard date and the item being held. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food advisory on menu for raw or under cooked food. Instructed to add to the menu with an asterisk to the footnote that states the food which is at risk for food-borne illness. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside coolers located throughout the facility. Instructed to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large white containers containing sugar. Instructed to label properly and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil single serve containers stored improperly. Instructed to store invert

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 cutting boards in the prep area discolored and deep cuts. Instructed to re-place and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cooler/cold holding unit with a broken gasket. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wire shelving above 3 compartment sink rusted. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up and debris on pots, pans, grill,interior of bottom of fryer, hood and hood filters, microwave, blade and housing unit of can opener

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no back flow device on ice machine.a back flow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. Instructed to install and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap below 3 compartment sink rusted, not maintained and a large gap at the top and loose fitting. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed maintenance tools such as brooms mops stored on the floor. Instructed to store off the floor

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed furnace/hot water tank room, prep area, dish washing/rear prep area cluttered with unnecessary items. Instructed to remove,organize, clean, sanitize and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs above 3 compartment sink and in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace and maintain observed no protective light shields above 3 compartment sink

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Dec 26, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the chopping board and maintain. Detail clean the mop sink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor behind the 2 door reach in cooler and ice maker in the front counter and maintain. Remove cardboard being used as floor mat in front of the 3 compt sink. Replace with rubber floor mat and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls on the right side of the cook line and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store personal items such at, aprons and t-shirt, stored on the food shelvings in the storage area in designated area.

16. Apr 10, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Improper temp of potentially hazardous foods such as beef 80.0f,1 lb; chicken at 46.7f,3 lbs; pork at 44.9f,3 lbs inside the prep cooler. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain a temp of 40.0f during storage. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Manager discarded the said products worth $25.00,total 7lbs during inspection.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found interior panel of the ice maker,pipe where the water is coming from with black/brownish moldy like substance on the surfaces. Ice are for human consumption.instructed to clean and sanitize surfaces. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Interior panel of the ice maker is now cleaned and sanitized. Receipt from automatic ice maker who cleaned and sanitized the ice maker on premises.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certificate of sanitation posted on site. Gregory casas manager, went to the restaurant where he works also to get his chicago certificate during inspection and posted it on site. Serious violation 7-38-012. Certificate is now posted on site.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace grocery bags being used to stored frozen foods with food grade storage bags. Re caulk along the splash guard of the 3 compt sink. Caulk worn out and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls in the dining area. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint walls and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the dining tables, chopping board and prep tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

17. Nov 29, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found several potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken, stuffed poblano peppers, etc.) not properly labeled. Must label all potentially hazardous, prepped foods with date. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found cutting board on front prep cooler and in rear prep area heavily soiled, with deep groves. Instructed to resurface (sand) or replace cutting boards. Must maintain same.

18. Feb 19, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from grease trap at 3 compartment sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment of grease build-up and old food debris, and detail clean all refrigerator units has old food particles and spills inside units instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in the kitchen area behind all heavy equipment and along wall base and corners and clean all floor drains throughout premises

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls in the kitchen area of food spills,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from underneath tables in rear of premises,to prevent rodent harborage

19. Aug 17, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food handler certificates. Must provide for all.

20. Aug 10, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 mice droppings throughout the heater/storage closet room. 25 droppings behind rear two door tall reach-in cooler, under the dry food storage shelving, under the mop sink. Must remove all droppings, sanitize all areas and seal any holes in walls noted at cleaning. Recommend having pest control co. Service for mice. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for equipment, shelving or inside coolers. Dirty shelving at the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine found dirty inside ice bin and in the upper water reservoir. Must clean and maintain. Dirty, food encrusted table top can opener. Must clean after each use. Dirty exterior bulk food containers. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace damaged ceiling tiles in front dining/counter areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Dirty exposed hand sink. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings must not be stored in the food prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food handler certificates. Must provide for all.

21. Nov 24, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint exterior surfaces of grease box with rust build-up underneath 3 compartment sink.--------must refinish or replace cutting board with deep seams on top of prep cooler in rear cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls under and behind cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace heavy water-stained ceiling tiles above front service counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.----------must repair leaky faucet neck at 2 compartment sink in front service area.

22. Jun 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: No customer allowed to use employee washroom in rear prep area.

23. Jun 19, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found food (ice) not protected during storage inside ice machine. Noted interior surfaces of ice machine (where water flows) with pink slime and black mold like substance. Instructed to clean, maintain and sanitize the affected areas. Serious violation issued 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep cooler, refrigerator, and reach-in freezer with heavy food accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout rear prep area especially under and around cooking equipment with grease and dried food debris accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink in rear prep/cooking area.-----must install back flow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.

24. Dec 18, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to use freezer grade food bags and label food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Vents in dining area and prep area has build up of dust. Instructed to detail clean.

25. Apr 3, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under cooking equipment in prep area need detail cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain near front hand sink; drains slowly. Need to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter by rear exit door. Must remove.

26. Jul 19, 2012 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around splash guard in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Storage cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing exhaust vent cover in rear storage area shall be provided, exhaust vent(ventilation)in cooler not clean, need cleaning.

27. Jul 10, 2012 Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations